T/F Clothing issued by the U.S. can be sold, bartered, exchanged, pledged, loaned or given away.

False

Is it authorized to for another member to be wearing someone else's article of apparel?

No

Can a member of the Armed Forces (including retired member and reservists) wear a uniform during: political activities, private employment or during public speeches, picket lines or rallies?

No

What is the annual clothing replacement allowance?

A cash allowance provided for replacing a minimum quantity of each required uniform and paid over the estimated useful life of the articles

When may former members of the Armed Forces wear a military uniform?

Former members who served honorably during a war and whose most recent service was terminated under honorable conditions may wear the uniform of the highest grade held

Where may former members of the Armed Forces wear a military uniform if they are authorized to wear one?

Military funerals, memorial services, weddings, inaugurals and patriotic parades or ceremonies which any active or reserve United States military unit is taking part

What distinctive mark did the Secretary of the Navy prescribe to members of military societies which are composed entirely of honorably discharged officers and enlisted personnel and the instructors and members of duly organized cadet corps?

A diamond, 3 ½ inches long in the vertical axis, on all outside clothing on the right sleeve at the point of the shoulder, placing the upper tip of the diamond ¼ inch below the shoulder seam

What elements are grooming standards based on?

Neatness, cleanliness, safety, military image and appearance

When can’t conservative sunglasses be worn?

In military formations

Authorized Brief Stops. Working Khakis, Utilities, Winter Working Blue, Flight Suits, and Camouflaged Utility uniform may also be worn for brief and appropriate stops off-base during duty hours, or while commuting to and from place of duty, such as?

automatic teller machines; picking up vehicles at repair shops or gas stations; at drive-thru windows where exiting the vehicle is not required; at a convenience store or drug store solely for the purchase of emergency childcare or health products (milk, diapers, medicine, etc.); and business conducted in financial institutions

Unauthorized Stops. Sailors are prohibited from wearing the above working uniforms as a liberty uniform off-base or during inappropriate

circumstances such as?

Restaurants, pizza parlors, bars, lounges, etc.; when dealing with public officials (police, courthouse, attorneys); while attending classes or activities, or conducting business at education facilities;

at commercials airports/bus stations for travel or entering pick/drop off passengers; at retail/rental stores, shopping malls, and shops for shopping or paying bills; at grocery stores/supermarkets; and at movie theaters, mini-golf, or other similar entertainment/ recreational or sporting activities

What it the policy on military creases?

Military creases are an individual option, sewn in creases are not authorized

Are Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units authorized to wear issued Marine Corps service uniforms at no expense?

Yes, and they will abide by grooming standards established for Marines

T/F Pens, Pencils, cell phones are articles that are authorized to protrude from the uniform?

False

What kind of military creases are not authorized with the uniform?

Sewn in

Is it authorized to tailor a uniform to present a tight fit?

No, only to provide a well-fitting, professional manner

How shall the hair above the ears and around the neck for men be?

Tapered from the lower natural hairline upwards at least ¾ inch and outward not greater than ¾ inch to blend with hairstyle; hair must not touch the collar

What it the maximum length a man can have his hair?

No longer than 4 inches and may not touch the ears, collar, extend below the eyebrows when headgear is removed show under front edge of headgear or interfere with the proper wear of headgear

What is the maximum bulk of hair for men and women?

Shall not exceed approximately 2 inches as measured from the scalp

When a hairstyle of multiple braids is worn, braids shall be small in diameter approximately?

¼

What is the maximum of small barrettes/combs/clips that are similar to the hair coloring be used?

Two

T/F Fabric elastics bands are not authorized.

True

May any portion of the mustache extend below the lip?

No

What is the maximum length that the mustache may be?

½ inch

If a member has a "No Shave" chit, is he authorized to keep his neck neatly trimmed or manicured?

No

Who is responsible for monitoring and ensuring individuals with shaving waivers are following the treatment regimen?

Supervisor

Which personnel are not authorized to wear any facial hair?

Brig awardees, brig prisoners, restrictees

What are men authorized to wear to cover natural baldness or a physical disfigurement?

Wig or Hairpiece

T/F Long false eyelashes are authorized to be worn in uniform?

False

How many rings are authorized while in uniform?

One ring per hand, plus wedding/engagement ring set

What is the hair regulation for women in while in uniform?

The hair may touch, but not fall below the horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. With the jumper uniform, hair may extend a maximum of 1½ inches below the top of the jumper collar

What are the earring uniform regulations for women?

One earring per ear centered on the earlobe, 4mm – 6mm approximately 1/8 to ¼ inch plain with shiny or brushed matte finish, screw on or with post

What is the regulation for stencils?

Stencil letters shall be approximately 3/8 inch high blocked letters

What is the regulation for embroidery on the utilities and coveralls?

½ inch high blocked letters on the utilities and ¾ inch high blocked letters on the coveralls

When the Commanding Officer authorizes a deserter’s uniforms to be sold what should done to the uniforms?

The name of the former owner shall be obliterated with a red “D.C.” stamp and the purchaser’s name shall be placed above, below, or next to it

In the event that ordering special uniform items is not practical, Navy women are authorized to wear what male uniform items until when?

Peacoat, all-weather coat, jacket and sweaters, shoes, rating badges, coveralls, belts and buckles, utility shirts and trousers, working Khaki shirts and trousers; as long as they are serviceable

As a part of a full sea bag how many pairs of coveralls are required?

2

As a part of a full sea bag how many sets of utilities are required?

4

On what side do men and women coats button?

Women’s coats button on the left and men’s button to the right

How are men and women belts to be worn?

Men wear the belt with clip to the left of the buckle and women wear the belt with clip to the right of the buckle

What is the correct wear of the beret for women?

Wear the beret toward the front of the head approximately ¾ inch from the forehead hairline, and tilted slightly to the right, align insignia above the left eye

How should the ball cap be worn?

Wear squarely on the head, with bottom edge parallel to and 1-1/2 inch above the eyebrows

How far above the eyebrows should the garrison cap be worn?

1 inch

How should the watch cap be worn?

Wear squarely on the head, double folded approximately 2-1/2 inches to 3 inches, with the bottom edge parallel to and 1-1/2 inches above the eyebrows

What are the widths of the stripes that are worn on the sleeve of officers?

2 inch, ½ inch or ¼

Where does the first stripe start on the sleeve of an officer?

It starts 2 inches form the edge of the sleeve, multiple stripes have ¼ inch intervals in between

What will a Fleet Admiral wear on their sleeve?

One 2 inch stripe with four ½ inch stripes above it

What will a Rear Admiral (Lower Half) wear on their sleeve?

One 2 inch stripe

What will a Captain wear on their sleeve?

Four ½ inch stripes

What will an ensign wear on their sleeve?

One ½ inch stripe

What is the cap device for commissioned officers?

Consists of two gold crossed fouled anchors with burnish silver shield surmounted by a burnish silver spread eagle facing the wearer’s right

What is the cap device for commissioned warrant officers?

Consists of two gold crossed fouled anchors, of a size to be inscribed in a circle 2-1/4 inches in diameter